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Mitral Valve Systole and Diastolic Gradient

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What is the reason for the loud S1 sound?

The valve cusps are closed during systole
The valve cusps are partially open during systole
The valve cusps are closed during diastole
The valve cusps are widely open during diastole (correct)

What happens to the S1 sound if the valve cusps are unable to close completely?

The S1 sound becomes muffled (correct)
The S1 sound disappears
The S1 sound becomes louder
The S1 sound remains unchanged

What is the effect of a short PR interval on the S1 sound?

The S1 sound disappears
The S1 sound becomes louder (correct)
The S1 sound remains unchanged
The S1 sound becomes muffled

What is the effect of calcification on the S1 sound?

The S1 sound becomes muffled (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the S1 sound loud in patients with systemic hypertension?

Due to the increased ventricular muscle mass (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of tachycardia on the S1 sound?

The S1 sound becomes louder (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial symptom of acute otitis media?

Fullness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the light reflex in the catarrhal stage of acute otitis media?

It is lost (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the appearance of the drum in the catarrhal stage of acute otitis media?

Retracted and congested (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the point of perforation in the stage of exudation?

The point where the exudate exerts pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the tympanic membrane in the stage of exudation?

It becomes convex (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the negative pressure in the middle ear cavity?

Eustachian tube obstruction (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the stage of suppuration, what happens to the pain and constitutional symptoms?

They lessen (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of fever and malaise in the patient?

Absorption of toxins (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of the eardrum in acute otitis media?

Cartwheel-like appearance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of deafness in acute otitis media?

Infection of the middle ear (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is autophony?

Echoing of spoken words in the ear (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the discharge in the stage of suppuration?

Initially blood-stained, then mucoid or purulent (B) Signup and view all the answers

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